Lab Equipment

Crucible Tongs

Used to pick up and hold hot crucibles, flasks, evaporating dishes, or small beakers

Funnel

Used to pour liquids or powders into containers with small openings

Graduated Cyllinder

Measures liquid or powders into containers with small openings

Ring Stand

Supports and holds clamps, rings, and Lab Equipment during experiments

Clay Triangle

Supports a crucible over a Bunsen Burner during heating

Crucible

Ceramic container used to heat solids to very high temperatures

Goggles (Safety Glasses)

Protect eyes from chemicals, glass, and debris

Watch Glass

Used to evaporate liquids, hold solids, or cover a beaker

Pipet (Pipette)

Transfers a measured Volume of liquid

Beaker

Holds, mixes, and heats substances

Not for precise measurements

Thermometer

Measures temperature of substances

Test Tube Rack

Holds multiple test tubes upright for storage or experiments

Forceps (Tweezers)

Used to pick up small objects without using fingers

Evaporating Dish

Used to evaporate liquids to leave behind a solid

Wire Gauze

Placed on a ring to support glassware and spread heat evenly

Test Tube Holder

Holds a single test tube, especially when hot

Stirring Rod

Used to mix chemicals or guide liquid while pouring

Scoopula

Transfers solid chemicals from one container to another

Erlenmeyer Flask

Used to mix, heat, and store liquids; reduces splashing

Electronic Balance

Measures mass accurately

Wash Bottle

Used to rinse glassware (usually with distilled water)

Test Tube Clamp

Holds a test tube on a ring stand

Volumetric Flask

Used to prepare solutions with a precise volume

Mortar and Pestle

Used to crush and grind solids into powder